Turning your passion into business success
7 May 2026 6:00pm
Location: Finder Keepers Emporium, 1238 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully 3156
Date: 7th May 2026
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: $10 (light food and refreshments)
Many people start with a passion, making, designing, baking, or styling products they love. However, turning that passion into a sustainable and scalable retail business requires a specific skill set. This event explores how to bridge the gap between creativity and commercial success through practical insights, real stories, and meaningful connections.
What to expect:
- A panel of Finders Keepers Emporium stallholders discussing their journeys toward a successful business model, followed by a Q&A.
- Q & A session with Paula and Adele the owners and curators of Finders Keepers Emporium, on what it takes to make a brand retail-ready.
- Learn the essential first steps to transition your passion project into a registered, scalable business.
- A practical look at capital requirements and how to manage financial planning without losing your creative spark.
- Discover how to master professional packaging, storytelling, and marketing strategies that resonate with modern customers.
- A breakdown of the top three common mistakes new businesses make, and, more importantly, how you can avoid them to save time and resources.